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Who this guide is for
If you've been prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), or retatrutide and your physician has told you "just eat protein" without explaining what that actually means at your weight, dose, and clinical situation — this is for you.
If you've watched the scale drop and wondered how much of that loss is muscle, what happens when you come off the medication, and whether you're going to end up at the same weight in two years with worse body composition than you started with — this is for you.
If you've been told to "eat clean" by people who can't define clean, and you want a real, evidence-grounded plan that names the studies and gives you specific numbers — this is for you.
25–39% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications can be lean mass. The cure isn't 'eat protein.' It's a plan that survives a Wednesday in Q4 when your appetite is suppressed, your hunger cues are gone, and you've got a 6 a.m. flight in the morning.
— Author's note, p. 3
What's inside
142 pages. Footnoted to peer-reviewed clinical literature throughout. No supplements pitched, no affiliate links, no "secret protocols."
Chapter 1 — The muscle problem nobody warned you about
STEP and SURMOUNT body composition data. What 33% lean mass loss means at 12 months and at 24 months. Why the average obscures the worst-case.
Chapter 2 — Your protein number
How to calculate your daily protein target by goal body weight, dose, and treatment phase. 1.6–2.2 g/kg LBM is the range, but the right number for you depends on what we're optimizing for.
Chapter 3 — Resistance training, the non-negotiable
Two-day-a-week minimum effective dose. Specific exercises (compound, multi-joint). Load progression. The data on why walking and Pilates aren't a substitute.
Chapter 4 — Eating with no appetite
Front-loading the day. Liquid protein when solid food is impossible. The dose-day playbook. Specific shopping list for low-appetite weeks.
Chapter 5 — GI side effect management
Nausea, constipation, sulfur burps, fat-tolerance shifts. What's adjustable through diet and what requires a dose conversation with your prescriber.
Chapter 6 — Coming off the medication
The STEP-4 data. Why 2/3 of weight returns within 12 months without a plan. The 6-month off-ramp playbook.
Chapter 7 — Working with your medical team
What to ask your prescriber. What labs to request. Red flags that warrant a dose hold. How to advocate without being adversarial.
Appendix — Sample meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists
Three protein targets (90, 120, 160 g/day), three lifestyles (kitchen-comfortable, cooking-averse, frequent traveler), three dose-week phases.
Why direct sale instead of Amazon?
The same book on Amazon is $24.99 and Amazon takes 65% of that. Direct sale here is $19, you get the same PDF instantly, I keep more of what you paid, and you get free updates as new GLP-1 data lands and I revise the guide.
If you'd rather buy through Amazon (some HSA/FSA setups only reimburse Amazon receipts, for example), it's available there too. Both versions have the same content; this one is faster and supports the practice directly.
Common questions
When does checkout actually open?
Once Vitae Arete LLC's business banking is set up (target window: May 5–10, 2026). The Stripe processor needs an active business bank account, which requires the LLC to be active in Sunbiz first. We're at the tail end of that timeline; this page is here so it's ready the moment banking is live.
What does "lifetime updates" mean?
When new clinical data lands that meaningfully changes a recommendation (e.g., long-term cardiovascular outcomes from STEP-HFpEF, retatrutide phase 3 results, new American College of Cardiology guidance on ApoB), I revise the guide and email a new PDF link to everyone who's purchased. No re-purchase required. The current edition is v1.2 (April 2026).
Is this a substitute for working with a dietitian?
No. The guide is structured education for people who want to understand the reasoning and apply the principles themselves. If your situation is complex (multiple medications, eating disorder history, kidney disease, pregnancy, active cancer treatment), book a
free 15-minute Discovery Call with me and we'll figure out the right level of support.
Can I write this off on HSA/FSA?
Maybe — varies by plan. The guide qualifies as nutrition education from a licensed RDN, which is an eligible category under most plans. Save the receipt and ask your administrator. I provide a detailed receipt at checkout.
Refund policy?
30-day satisfaction guarantee. If the guide doesn't deliver value, email
[email protected] within 30 days of purchase and I'll refund in full. No interrogation, no exit survey. The book stays yours.
Do you ship a print copy?
Print is available through Amazon (link above) and through IngramSpark distribution. The direct version is PDF only — that's how I keep the price at $19 and how you get instant delivery + free updates.
